False optimism sooner or later means disillusionment , anger and hopelessness.

Human beings seem to be far more autonomous and self-governed than modern psychological theory allows for.

Creativity is a characteristic given to all human beings at birth.

No psychological health is possible unless this essential care of the person is fundamentally accepted, loved and respected by others and by himself.

In order for us to become truly happy, that which we can become, we must become.

A positive self image and healthy self esteem is based on approval, acceptance and recognition from others; but also upon actual accomplishments, achievements and success upon the realistic self confidence which ensues.

I think of the self-actualizing man not as an ordinary man with something added, but rather as the ordinary man with nothing taken away. The average man is a full human being with dampened and inhibited powers and capabilities.